A member asked:

I just took out my molar i was spitting a lot for the first 6 hours i stopped now since i found out its bad so im swallowing now can i get a dry socket?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Possible: No spitting, vigorous rinsing, smoking or drinking from a straw. All of these activities can disrupt the blood clot which needs to develop to promote healing.

Answered 9/7/2013

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Dr. Robert Devin answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Home tooth removal: Tooth loss often is attended with socket infections. A professional will not only remove a bad tooth but also treat the underlying bone and gum infection. Just removing the tooth does nothing for the rest of the story. Get an md/dds/dmd evaluation without delay. You are still infected and will not heal in a timely manner.

Answered 4/24/2015

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